Payment reform based on knowledge gleaned from business intelligence and data analytics tools in hospitals and health systems is no longer optional. It’s imperative. If you’re not up to the task, start lobbying for additional resources now. Healthcare finance executives are like the knife thrower’s assistant who stands rigid while gleaming blades flicker past her […]
Read MorePatients experience fewer postoperative complications when a surgical safety checklist is used by their surgical team, according to a study published in the June issue of the journal Anesthesiology. By following a simple checklist, healthcare providers can minimize the most common postoperative risks such as wound infection and blood loss. “Our review represents the first […]
Read MoreAdults with migraine have an increased risk for ischemic silent brain infarction relative to their migraine-free peers, a new study confirms. “Migraine is a neurovascular condition of the brain, with a small increased risk of silent brain infarctions, a risk factor for clinical stroke,” lead author Teshamae Monteith, MD, assistant professor of clinical neurology and […]
Read MoreI thought this was interesting for our followers to read. Over the past couple months, media organizations have been busy dissecting data released by Medicare on payments made to health professionals in 2012. We’ve uncovered unusual billing patterns:Doctors who only bill for the most complicated and high-priced office visits, and ambulance companies in New Jerseywho […]
Read MoreJackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing company, has released its annual study of trends affecting physicians’ medical practices and careers. The company surveyed 1,527 physicians from April 18 to June 5. According to the survey, physicians whose income increased in the past year are more likely than those whose income decreased to report the following concerning […]
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